Annual Carnival Enjoyed By All
Last Thursday night the annual dress carnival and races at Millbrook and Cavan Memorial Arena drew a fine attendance, with many children despite early mild weather. P E Hamilton announced results while Councillor Vincent Crough started races. winners covered numerous age groups in fancy dress and comic costume, with Mrs Ted DeDowell winning the adult race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Cavan Memorial Arena
P. E. Hamilton
Vincent Crough
Linda Nelson
Margaret Tinney
Janice Gibson
Debbie Fawcett
Temple Nelson
Nancy Reid
Joan Armstrong
Craig Palfrey
Barbara Reid
Dianne Olan
Mary Liesemer
Elinore Dunn
Mrs
Ted McDowell
CBC veterans recall days on air and stage
Dr Leslie Bell and Joyce have long ties to CBC programs. Bell now concentrates on radio with Speaking of Music on CBC Dominion network while Joyce stars on CBC TV Showtime, after starting as a singer on MUSIC.
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Leslie Bell
CBC
Joyce
CBC TV
Showtime
Dr. Bell Sa
CBC Radio
Dominion Network
Social Personal: Bailieboro duo at Ontario Contractors’ Convention
Mr E Gray and son Mervyn of Bailieboro attended the Ontario General Contractors Association Convention at Fallsway Hotel, Niagara Falls, on February 27 and 28. Also reported is the news that Mr Arthur Foottit was taken to Civic Hospital last Friday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Abrams of Port Hope with three daughters visited Mr and Mrs J H Barringer on Sunday.
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E. Gray
Mervyn
Bailieboro
Ontario General Contractors Association
Fallsway Hotel
Niagara Falls
Arthur Foottit
Civic Hospital
Floyd Abrams
Port Hope
J. H. Barringer
Seen On King St. During Week
A small lake formed near the King Street bridge after rain and snow melt last week. Cars drove through the liquid, creating a shower bath scenario for anyone nearby. With many white and black license plates on King Street, a rush to secure contrasting plates is expected as March 18 approaches and plate color reversals become due.
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Kings Street
Gossip Among Local Teens Sparks Exam Chat
A quirky note from a local teen scene mentions anxious chatter about upcoming exams in two weeks. The message playfully asks about missing items and who is behind a playful column in the community.
Millbrook Baking Sale and Tea for Brownies and Guides
The Millbrook Local Association sponsor a home baking sale and afternoon tea in the Millbrook Waiting Room on Saturday March 21 starting at 3 o clock. Proceeds support Brownies and Guides.
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Millbrook
Birth of Wendy Lee in Orillia March 10 1959
Manley Lorne and Judy nee Paeden announce the birth of their daughter Wendy Lee in Orillia on Tuesday March 10 1959.
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Manley
Lorne
Judy
Paeden
Orillia
Wendy Lee
Edith Amelia Sheppard’s Faithful Service Remembered
An appreciation notes Edith Sheppard came to Canada in 1904 to serve the Needham household and remained a devoted companion to Miss May Needham until illness in 1958. Sheppard, once a regular at St. Agnes choir, belonged to Golden Links, and was a member of St Andrew's United Church. Funeral held March 5 at Miss Needham’s home, with ministers from St Andrew's and St Thomas' Anglican Church. Burial in Gardiner Cemetery. Active pallbearers named. honorary bearers listed. Poem concludes the tribute.
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Canada
England
Edith Sheppard
Isaac Needham
May Needham
Civic Hospial
Peterborough
Mionday
Miss Sheppard
St. Ae4nie
Golden Links
St. Andrew’s United Church
Miss Needham
J. Arthur Steed
St. Andrew's Church
J. Edgar Palfrey
St Thomas’ Anglican Church
Needham
Gardiner’s Cemetery
Ernest Powell
Gordon Might
Ronald Spicer
Lloyd Byam
David R. Fowler
Robert Larmer
Messrs
W. H. Coombe
Millbrook
T. H. Stinson
Lindsay
Landmark to disappear from King St
Workmen began tearing down the corner building at King and Tupper Streets on Monday. Rumour says only the top story will be removed with the ground floor remodeled for a Liquor Control Board outlet, which would improve the King St block. The piece notes the block’s history and asks local memories from old timers.
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King and
Tupper Streets
Liquor Control Board
Millbrook
King St
Lady Lions donate accordion to Cobourg Old Folks Home
The Lady Lions gifted an accordion to the Old Peoples Home at Cobourg for the residents. Johnny Benson strapped it on and played an Irish reel as others joined in dance like step dancing. The act brought joy to many elderly men.
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Cobourg
Johny Benson
Progressive Euchre Party at Carmel Hall
A Progressive Euchre Party is set for Thursday March 19 at Carmel f.0.1. Hall starting at 8 p.m. Prizes and lunch offered. Admission 35e. Everyone welcome for a good time.
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Carmel F
Six Applicants For Clerk's Job
Six candidates applied for the Millbrook Clerk Treasurer and Tax Collector post at the March 2 1959 council meeting. The meeting approved last February minutes, received routine communications, and authorized by law expenditures for roads and bylaw No 858. Special meeting set for March 3 to consider applications.
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Millbrook
Eere G. BF Arrina
Fae F. Harrington
Fex
Thomson
Ridge
Consumers’ Gas Core Industrial Development Department
Department of Planning and Development
Indust
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Northumberland and Durham Heart Unit
Northumberland and Durham Firemen’s Association
Department For Highways
Port Hope
Lake Ontario Telephone Authority
Durham Telepones Limited
Crough
Gibson
Association of Assessing Officers of
Ontario
Cavan
Ridge and
Thornton
Allied Chemicals Canada Ltd
Amhurstburg
Buckham
Thornton and
Emile Paris
Coun
M. Payne
W. J. Elson
G. Dawe
J. E. Robinson
H. Ouellette
In Memoriam Freelove Remembered by His Children
In memoriam for our mother who passed away March 13 1957. Sweet memories linger forever. Time cannot change them and years to come cannot sever our loving remembrance. Ever remembered by son Harry and daughter Kay.
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Freelove
Harry
Kay
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L.anie Steacy
S and Canang Company
Anuto- Agricul
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Bill Skipp
Douglas Hopkins
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Marilyn Farrow
Julie Armstrong
Gloria Smith
Brenda Davidson
Lynda Hogg
Sharon Bigelow
Ted DeDowell
Reginald Hopkins
Grace Church Ladies’ Aid
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Victoria and Grey Trust Company
George Street
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Home Baking Sale
Edith Amelia Sheppard
Accordian
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Arthur Trick
Durham
Municipal World
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Poe
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